How to Cook a Center Cut of Ham

By Michael Larkin

There are several ways to cook a center cut ham slice. Broiling the meat will give you a product closer to baked ham, while pan-broiling or pan-frying the slice will give you more of a steak-like result. Here's a look at the many ways you can prepare this versatile and delicious cut of meat.

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A center cut slice of ham is usually fairly lean.

Broil

Step 1

Set your oven to "broil."

Step 2

Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil. You can omit this step, but it makes cleanup much easier.

Step 3

Place the center cut on the broiler pan rack. Put it in the oven between 4 and 5 inches from the heat.

Step 4

Broil for about four minutes, then turn.

Step 5

Broil for an additional three minutes for a 1/4-inch slice or six minutes for a 1/2-inch slice.

Step 6

Remove the meat from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.